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Police fear the senior aircraftman - who was wearing a pink Ralph Lauren shirt and brown Timberland boots - could have been crushed by a bin lorry and have been searching the landfill site in Milton, where his body is feared to be.

But officers have so far failed to uncover any more significant evidence, despite combing through more than 3000 tonnes of waste in the hunt for the missing dad-to-be , whose girlfriend April Oliver, 21, found out she was pregnant two weeks after he went missing.

Corrie's disappearance has prompted huge public interest, with more than 128,000 members on the Find Corrie Facebook page alone.

Nicola said the messages of support had provided her family with solace during a distressing time.

"It's been a real comfort to us," Nicola added. "We've received so much support.